Wisconsin BBB scam alert; tips to avoid buying flood damaged cars

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about scam artists trying to pass off water-damaged vehicles as ordinary used cars.

Kenosha attempted armed robbery; man pleads guilty, sentenced

A Kenosha man who was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery and more than two dozen reports of car break-ins was sentenced to prison on Sept. 18, 2025.

Young children in Milwaukee storage unit; kids were 'unhoused,' police say

The Milwaukee Police Department confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 18 that the six children found in a locked storage unit on the city's north side were “unhoused."

MADACC overcrowding: Fee-waived adoptions available thru Sept. 21

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) has a serious overcrowding problem – and it is now offering emergency adoption specials through Sunday, Sept. 21.

Epic Universe death: Man identified, cause of death revealed; ruled 'accidental'

A guest at Epic Universe who died after riding the theme park's Stardust Racers roller coaster suffered "multiple blunt impact injuries," according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office.

House gives lawmakers $10K a month for personal security after Kirk assassination

Lawmakers will now get $10,000 a month for personal security under a House pilot program, doubled from $5,000, after concerns that threats remain high following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

FOX6 Cents: Milwaukee group helps the 'unbanked'

It’s safe to say Constance Alberts’ pen is mightier than the sword in her fight to help the unbanked. She’s putting her group's message right at your fingertips.

Milwaukee police shooting; man wounded near 12th and Greenfield

A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a 21-year-old man on the city's south side after a traffic stop late Wednesday night, Sept. 17.

Microsoft in Wisconsin; new $4B investment in Mount Pleasant datacenter

Microsoft, along with state and local leaders, held a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 18 to announce Microsoft’s next infrastructure investment in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee traffic-calming projects; city reports safety gains

Milwaukee officials are touting what they call the success of recent traffic-calming projects implemented in the city.

Microsoft Mount Pleasant datacenter investment
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Microsoft officials, along with local leaders, announced on Wednesday, Sept. 18 that Microsoft is investing an additional $4 billion to further expand its planned data center campus in Mount Pleasant.

Second I-894/41/43 weekend closure postponed due to rain forecast

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has postponed the 54-hour full, directional closure along I-894/41/43 that was scheduled for this weekend. The reason – rain in the forecast.

Greenfield police chase, crash; Danielle Butler sentenced, 6 years prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Danielle Butler to six years in prison in connection with a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash after allegedly stealing baby formula from a Walgreens.